Image | Length | Bow Weight | Draw Weight | Takedown? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cabela's Sparrowhawk Recurve Bow Review Check Today's Price | 52 inches | 2.4 lbs How to: choose arrows, draw weight, and tune your recurve | 15 lbs. | No |
| Pros - Great-looking starter bow for a young archer - Very forgiving of poor stance and technique | Cons - Doesn’t come with arrows, armguard, or finger tab - No bow stringer included - Not predrilled for stabilizer, sight, or plunger |
Thanks for stopping by to learn about the Sparrowhawk recurve bow, a product manufactured by a private vendor to Cabela’s specifications. This bow is designed with very young archers in mind, and features a small grip in the ebony wood riser. The limbs are made of maple wood with fiberglass backing, and the recurve itself has a very attractive and seamless look to it. Let’s see how Cabela’s Sparrowhawk stacks up against the competition.
What’s Do I Get When I Buy This Bow?
You’ll need to know what comes with your purchase, so you can be ready to get anything else you might need. After all, the youngsters the Sparrowhawk is designed for aren’t known for their patience, so your budding young archer will want to get started right away. Here’s what you can expect in the box:
- The Cabela’s Sparrowhawk Recurve Bow
- A bowstring
- A stick-on arrow rest
That’s it, folks. You don’t get any arrows, and you certainly won’t find an arm guard or finger tab in the box. You also won’t find a bow stringer, unfortunately, so be sure to purchase one separately. To sum up, here are the things you absolutely should purchase along with the bow itself:
- A bow stringer
- At least 3 arrows
- An arm guard
- A finger protector (you can download a pattern to make one of these from leather, if you prefer)
Is the Sparrowhawk a Bear To Assemble?
When the time comes to put it all together, you’ll find that this recurve is a pleasure to assemble. All you have to do is string the bow, stick on the arrow rest, and you’re ready to rock and roll. If you’ve never strung a bow before, be sure to check out our instructions on doing this in less than two minutes.
What Accessories Can I Use?
Alas, none. The Sparrowhawk isn’t predrilled for a stabilizer, sight, or plunger. If you choose to have the bow drilled for those accessories, make sure you do that and install them before you go about the process of tuning your recurve bow.
Is The Sparrowhawk Powerful and Accurate?
The 52-inch Sparrowhawk is only available in a 15# draw weight, so it’s not a very powerful bow. With that said, it’s absolutely perfect for young archers 7 years old or younger, so it might be right up your alley. If you think your archer needs a stronger bow, check out this guide on selecting the right draw weight.
Accuracy is surprisingly good, and my nephew was able to nail down 2-inch groupings from 25 yards with the Sparrowhawk.
Can I Use This Bow For Hunting?
Nope, this isn’t a hunting bow. I wouldn’t even use the Sparrowhawk for hunting squirrels or rabbits, let along anything larger than that. This recurve is designed for getting a young archer involved in the sport, and letting them build up their skill level and strength to handle a more powerful model.
What About Young, Beginning Archers? Can They Learn With The Sparrowhawk?
Yes, beginning archers can definitely learn using this bow. It’s designed with the young archer in mind, with its small size and child-sized grip. The bow is quite forgiving of poor stance and technique, making it the perfect choice for someone just learning the sport of archery. Unfortunately, you can’t use a better sight, stabilizer, or plunger with the bow, accessories novices often find helpful in learning.
What Arrows Should I Buy?
This is a highly personal question, since it depends on draw length and intended use. You should take a look at our guide on arrow selection for more help with this.
How Durable Is The Bow?
Constructed from ebony wood and fiberglass-reinforced maple limbs, the Sparrowhawk is very durable. It should be able to take just about anything your young archer can throw at it without any hesitation. I haven’t noticed any limb twist in mine, so properly cared for, the recurve should last quite a long time. Just be sure to unstring the bow when it isn’t in use.
What Strings Will Fit This Recurve?
Any 52-inch standard bow string should fit the Sparrowhawk, but you won’t be able to use FastFlight or Flemish twist variants. The limb tips aren’t reinforced. With that said, your new archer will probably outgrow the bow before it’s time to replace the string, as long as you take proper care of it.
Is The Sparrowhawk Heavy?
This recurve is just 2 pounds 7 ounces, making it quite lightweight. It also features little hand shock or vibration, so it’s easy to carry and a pleasure to shoot.
How Quiet Is The Bow?
Recurve bows for new archers aren’t known for being quiet, but this one is relatively so. You’ll hear a noticeable thwack when your young archer shoots, but it isn’t overpowering. Just remember, this recurve is designed for getting started in the sport, so silence isn’t at the top of the list of priorities for the bow.
Recurve Bow Summary
Thanks for reading this review of Cabela’s Sparrowhawk Recurve Bow. While it’s not the best choice for all young archers since it doesn’t come with any arrows or shooting accessories, it’s still a great option. It’s fairly quiet and very accurate, while also being forgiving of poor stance and technique.
Take a look at current price on the Cabela’s Sparrowhawk Recurve Bow Review if you’re interested in buying.
